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DHRG No. 101232
JS agrees with Sir T.C. Nothing would be settled without his advice. Unaware Miss Cowell owned part of the estate. She would be informed. Convenience of road not to be set against loss or inconvenience to owners. If Sir T.C. came, Mr. Stroud would bring hounds. Best Inclosed sport in Devonshire.
DHRG No. 101233
Mr Creed at Brixham, Mr King going to see him. Slepers & great part of floor laid at Moreley. Jo Bardens said PH at Moreley to be sold, tenant at Highrt Storridge told by Southcote to ''Pair the Wood'', cannot get true account of purchass of Mr Sparks house at Stoke or sale of Buckland, Duke of Bedford & Mr Bridgeman mentioned. Reference to tree planting at Old Mill.
DHRG No. 101234
Mr. Roope Ilbert told JS that Mr. Stroud would be at Moreleigh. JS hopes to join him for sports & perhaps also F.Yard & friends if given notice. Sorry about weather at Deane. JS had had no time to deal with engineer Greenslaide, but hopes he can come to Moreleigh so JS can see him.
DHRG No. 101235
With brother at Bar when letter came. JS's stay with AMS very short after CF left. No rides together due to very early dinner time. Sent Mrs. S's letter by penny post. Plan for CF to buy JS's Bovey estate not good CF economizing so as to retire earlier. Wishes JS had sold expensive town house. Lord Mansfield very feeble, just gone. Capt. F. well settled.
DHRG No. 101236
Thank's for JS's help over possible transfer of JR's money against advice of SS company. Worry over Whitfields loss of faculties & his endeavour to procure the transfer. W.wrote in JR's name to disagreeable John Champion. JR wished his affairs were cut off. W's hands. Quote; case------- Parties interested not all joined; no Application made to the Court of Plenary.
DHRG No. 101237
Quoted by J.Ridout Case dated 21 June 1785 Drawn by Gotobed.
Case laid before the solicitor with these remarks:- J.Chapman refuses to join in the Transfer, Mrs.R was not in possession till after her daughter's death. In reply to questions asked about this R.J. concluded that Power of Appointment was lost by death of daughter Int. in Common does not survive so Transfers should not be made but under direction of a Court of Equity unless by consent of all parties.
Case laid before the solicitor with these remarks:- J.Chapman refuses to join in the Transfer, Mrs.R was not in possession till after her daughter's death. In reply to questions asked about this R.J. concluded that Power of Appointment was lost by death of daughter Int. in Common does not survive so Transfers should not be made but under direction of a Court of Equity unless by consent of all parties.
Seale 1074 J. Seale to J. Ridout Nov 1786 Reply to 1072 see also 1073 Seale Family Papers 1785-1787 18thC
DHRG No. 101238
JS setting out for London next day, would enquire into JR's affair & report back. In London long enough for JR to send instructions. Gotobed said business was finished and would settle it with JR's attorney.
DHRG No. 101239
Thanks in his own hand writing for Mrs. S's good care of him. Hopes to be a good boy. Asks for help in writing to Papa. Sends love to sisters & cousin Fanny.
DHRG No. 101240
Very grateful for favour of 5 December. Corporations private meeting adjourned till the following Friday. Bridgeman likely to insist on regular election other candidate not a proper person. B.might be removed by majority. Perpetual squabble likely. If not in Mr. B might then elect R.P's son. Trustees not known. Roper returned previous evening.
DHRG No. 101241
Hopes JS would write to him again. Read story of 2 Redbreasts with a nest of 4 little ones. JHS very pleased with little boy who fed them.
DHRG No. 101242
JS had vacancy for in-patient at the hospital. He had only an out-patient there at that time. AMS could send the man with a servant there. Mr. Fanshawe & John were well. John continued bathing.
DHRG No. 101243
Richard Kemp, given 2/-, sent by carrier with letter. Mrs. Pearse returned guinea JS sent to the master, not usually done.
DHRG No. 101244
Bill put up in coffee house. Only ONE application from Italian asking not less than £100 a year. Many women applied, one recommended by Cannon of Windsor. One man played harpsichord, violin & guitar. Could teach singing, writing & figures but not Italian.
DHRG No. 101245
Steward brought enclosed particulars of JS farm at Aller, long suspense. Thanks for offer of purchase by CF, must decline, only possible by sale of stock. Idea of CF being uncivil unfounded. Time in country short due to much work.
DHRG No. 101246
Received £5 per Mr. King. AMS paid him for slate brought previous summer. She asked for more. Received by post pot & pudding, had some for dinner. Heard boy not arrived hope suitable. Thanks for very good cider put in half hogsheads.
DHRG No. 101247
AMS very poorly. Poor little Cocu killed by great black dog. Much loved lap dog. Williams at home with gout so AMS much confined. Sam the cobbler already lame fell from horse, broke his leg in hospital, perhaps crippled. Jonas Commins shot himself. Mr. Newcombe said, Father unlikely to survive shock. Mrs Woodley & niece called.
DHRG No. 101248
Not surprised AMS was out of spirits - JS's & Bishop's consolations not likely to save old Mr. Commins. Glad Miss Woodley was with AMS. Hoped someone else could drive AMS's carriage. Air & exercise very beneficial. JS in hopes of seeing Miss Caly when AMS would be at Mt. Boone.
Seale 1085 Mr & Mrs Vivian Junior to Mr & Mrs Seale 15 April (1787) Seale Family Papers 1785-1787 18thC
DHRG No. 101249
Formal acceptance of Mr & Mrs Seale's invitation the following Tuesday.
DHRG No. 101250
Congratulations to Rev.G.G. on being made King's Chaplain, as informed by G.G's brother. In the low countries struggling after loaves & fishes. Larger fleet than ever sent out in spite of losses. G.G's 2 brothers well. WE a close neighbour. Accounts of Governor not good.
Seale 1089 Mary Hayne to Charles Hayne 26 April (1787) HP Vol 2 P29 Seale Family Papers 1785-1787 18thC
DHRG No. 101251
Glad CH had good journey. Mrs Jarvuise recommened Mrs Lane's former cook. Good report also from Mrs Pearce. Hoiland to begin papering , Drew painting the parlour. Hine's men laying sleepers. Dolly & MH busy with curtains. Bind for curtains needed, also a Manchester. Andrew told Mr. Creed Mr. Thomas had been drinking forbidden ale. He should go.